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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
The HEanassas Scandal.

The little town of Manassas is in state
of vrtuous Indignation over tho alleged
misdeeds oil the Rev. Francis M. Todd. 1t
is charged as was stated in Wednesdays,
GAZETTE, that Mr.. Todd has been acting
with gross improperly wilhre gard tocertain
female members OF his church, atlidavits of
of the most damaging character respecting
his conduct having been forward to the
Presbytery in Washington for Investigation.
Mr.. Todd, in addition to having charge
of the church at Manassas, is also
pastor Of tho churches at Clifton and
Nokesvile, and it was during a pastoral
visit to the latter charge that Mr.. Todd's
alleged misconduct occurred. From that
moment the citizens of Manassas form
ed themselves into two parties. The Todd
ties held prayer meeting night or two
ago and encouraged the pastor by prayers
for his welfare At the conclusion of the
services one lady patted the minister on the
cheek and informed him that she had
never thought 80 much of him before
statement which was hailed with derision
by the anti Toddites. Meanwhile the latter
party, headed by Mr. Hornbaker, Mr.. Lips
comb, Mr. Hynson land other wel-known
citizens, procured aiiidavits Of men who had
seen the preacher drunk and in other condi-
tons which were considered unhecor,ing,
all of which is to be submitted TO an investi-
eating committee of the Washington Pres
bytery on Monday.
Mr. Todd, who is Q very pleasant, gentle
manly-appearing man, about forty years of
age. brands the charge as false and mali
cious He says if the matter is thoroughly
investigated he can prove that he WAS not
near the spot at the time the negro claims
to have found him there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
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,.,an.y.s rnrrcnapnrC NEWS
TO.DAY.S TELEGIsAPRHEC NEWS
Resisting Eviction.

DUBLIN, June DEDUCTIONS at Body e
were resumed 10 day and there was repe
tition of :he exciting scenes which have at
tended numerous attempts to evict tenants.
The sheriff and his body guard were stub
bornly resisted at the house Of tenant
named O'Haloran A hillside near the
house was covered with an excited mob,
who cheered the defenders OF the premises
and urged them 10 hold out. OHalloran
and his party had dug trench around the
house and barricaded the lower rooms, while
upper portion of the house was occupied
by ten mon, including two who had re-
turned from America and come women.
The bailills made an attack on the wall OF
the house with n crowhar, but were re-
ceived with sca!dng water and fed. An
inspector of police with drawn sword then
mounted ladder placed against the side
of the house, but was beaten down. con-
stable with rifle and fixed bayonet next
mounted the ladder, but his head was bat
tered by the defenders. Several gashes
were inflicted upon him and he retired.
Another constable also attempted to climb
the ladder, bu. failed. A second ladder was
then procured and several constables mount
ed it, but were beaten down. Mr.. Cox es.
saved to climb up ladder to speak to tho
inmates of the house, but the police prevent
ed him from doing SO. Finally constable
entered with a rhe and fixed bayonet, but
the rifle was wrested from him and his safe
ty was imperiled, when Father Hannah
entered and secured cessation of hostili
ties. The inmates were then arrested, and
the work of eviction was carried on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

THE ATTEMPTS of the knights of labor to
prevent non union men from obtaining en-
ployment have induced not only the builders
of Chicago, but of Boston and other large cit
les, and also the national builders assocla-
ton, to adopt retaliatory measures. and to
recommend the establishment of bureau
of record, where workmen who assent to the
principle of individual liberty may register
themselves, and by and through which they
NAV be kept at work aud protected 10 it in
preference to those who deny that princi'
pie. In free country man has Just as
much right TO work as to be idle, aud de
NAL of that right is utterly Incompatible
with both the letter and the spirit of Amer
can freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
EartI,annIse Shncks

ST. PETERSBURG, June 1O.-Severe shocks
of earthquake have occurred at Vernome
in Turkestan. The town was almost en-
tirely destroyed. One hundred and twenty
-peraons were killed and 125 injured
Among the latter is Gen. Frieden, the gov
ernor Of The province of Semiretchnsk
Shocks still continue to be felt at intervals.
The inhabitants ofthe town are panic strick
en- and have fed for safety to the open
Country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
The Presidential Party.

ALBANY, N. Y, June 1O.-President
Cleveland and party reached here in pr-
vate car at $50 o'clock this morning by way
of East Albany. AT 7:l5 the President and
Mrs. Cleveland drove to the new Executive
Mansion in carriage with Adjutant Gen
eral Porter. Col. and Mrs. Lamont rode
with Col Rice . At o'clock the party
breakfasted with Gov. Hill. The breakfast
party consisted of the President and Mrs.
Cleveland, COL aud Mrs Lamont, Gov. Hill
and Col. Rice. The short time remaining
after breakfast was spent in inspecting the
beauties of the new executive mansion,
which was formally opened by their visit.
On the way to the station the President WAS
measured at his tailors for his summer
clothes. He left with his companions, ex
cept Mrs Cleveland, by special train on
the West Shore road at l045 q m, crowd
Of about 100 being assembled to see him off
Mrs Cleveland will go to O5wego This after
noon TO visit her friend, Miss Kingsford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
Destroyed by Fire.

PlrrsEURG, Pa, June 1O-The Western
Union Telegraph office in this city was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. All the com
pany's liae machinery was totally destroy
ed and every wire Was Frustrated. Tenn.
porary headquarters have been established
elsewhere, but the facilities for handling
business are very poor. Communication by
telephone has also been suspended and al,
kinds of business are in consequence great
ly retarded. The loss at this time cannot
be estimated. The building was one of The
most imposing in the city. 1t was erected
about 10 years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

+ KILLED AT FIEE.-About half-past four
o'clock yesterday afternoon tank of gaso
line exploded on tho first floor of a two
story brick building near the northeas: COR
ner of Fourth and Market streets, Chatta.
nooga, Tenn, and caused disastrous and
fatal fire. The flames spread rapidly, and
| made their way into q two-story brick
building adjoining on the south, the frat
floor of which was occupied by George j..
Moehring, grocer. The Morgan House, a
three.story frame building north Of where
the explosion occurred was soon enveloped
in flames, and the proprietress Mrs. Smith,
and family, barely escaped with their lives.
Twenty three men who lodged in the house
lost all their possessions The flames spread
with remarkable rapidly, and although the
fremen fought them bravely and contested
every inch, yet tho fire gained steadily, be-
ing fed with all kinds OF intlammable mate.
rial. Henry Her and Mat Peake, two nozzle.
men of Lookout fire company, assembled TO
the top Of burning building and were do
ing noble service when the rear wall fell,
burying the two unfortunate men in mass
of debris. dozen heroic citizens and fire.
men, led by Chief Whiteside, rushed TO res
cue the men. The fire was raging on all
sides Of them, and walls were tottering and
men were shriekipg for the rescuers to flee
for their lives, but their appeal only caused
their efforts to be redoubled. Peake was
buried up to his chin in hot debris, and
portion of his hand.and head wera the only
signs to indicate where the men were blu.
ried. Peake was rescued in an unconscious
condition, and will die from the effects of
his terrible burns and internal injuries. Her
was found dead under mass of debris.
Humphrey Reeves, manager of the Stand.
ard Gas Machine and Economzsr Compa-
ny, was blown out of the building, across
the pavement, with his clothes ablazs. He
threw himself into the gutter and extin-
guished the fire, but not until he was horri-
bly, burned. His condition is dangerous,
but not necessarily fatal. James REYNOLDS
and ". D. Miller, of Washington, D. G.,
two white men, and Peter Jones, colored,
were also terribly burned by the explosion.
Several other iremen were slightly injured
and some overcome by heat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
NEWS OF TPsE DAY.
If. Corcoran's health continues to

Mr.. Corcoran's health continues to inn
proved.
Adaptation oflades have requested Mayor
Whitney to appoint woman as one OF the
BROOKLYN commissioners of eductlon.
The anti Blaine element in the republican
party is urging Senator Sherman as the
most available candidate for the presidency.
The New HamDhere republican senator
ial caucus last night nominated, on the first
ballot, William E. Chandler TO fill the va
cancy caused by the death OF Senator Pike.
Aaron |. Still, coored, born in Philadel-
mia in 1920, one of the most earnest pro-
motors of underground railroads in slavery
DAYS, and an early organizer of equal rights
leagues died at Reading, Pa, yesterday.
In the New York Yacht Club regatta yes
terday the Atlantic took the lead early III
the race and maintained it to the end. The
Shamrock. Priscilla, Galatea. Sachem, Ii
tania and Others were handicapped at the
start
George Neal, coored, charged with as
sault and attempt to commit a rape upon
Miss Elizabeth J. Goyd, near Rockville,
Md, in May, 1886, was tried, convicted and
sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary
there Yesterday in less than six hours.
The Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton
Road has sold to David Sinton and Thomas
j. Emery its common stock of the Dayton
and Michigan Road for one million dollars.
The road runs from Dayton to Toledo, Ohio,
and is leased in perpetuity to the Cincinna'
ii, Hamilton and Dayton Road.
Charles D. Keep, editor of th Val Street
Daily Ne,oa died at Long Branch yesterday
morning Ho had somewhat remarkable
career. Only 81 years old: he had achieved
success as a journalist and stock operator
Fifteen years ago he became reporter on
the Times, of which he afterwards became
financial editor, q position he resigned eight
wears ago to establish Wall street journal
and to engage in speculation: Since then
he has made and lost two or three fortunes
but has left, it is believed. about half a mil.
lion dollars He made $4,000 by the fall
in prices december l5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

TYPOGRAPHICAL CoNyENTION.-At yes
terday's session OF the International Typo
graphical Union ut Buffalo n number of COM
mittee reports were read, consideration Of
which was postponed until next meeting.
The commilte on unfair Offices requested an
extension of time. The committee on cheap
female labor recommended organization
and equal pay for equal work. The unfair
offices" which the convention seem 10Th to
Investigate, are pretended union Offices
which are run on systems very damaging TO
The craft They are mostly Sunday papers
in large cities, the bulk of The composition
on which is performed by boys, some OF
whom are paid half wages for every 900
ems they set, or few dollars per week
Ga Saturdays some men are employed 10
finish the weeks work, who, after working
part If that day and up into Sunday morn
ing average about one days labor n piece.
In some instances even from those scantY
earnings percentage had TO be deducted
from the bills in order 10 have them cashed
Sunday morning. Strange 10 say, Offices
resting under such sllgmas Gre tho places
where radical society ruleg-.for The gore,n-
mcnt Of others are conceived, and from the
runners OF which dlssenlicnta meet with the
most uucompronising persecution. A yes.
oIuion that the plate question be rcegated
to subordinate unions, and another that
plates be abolished, were referred.
Several members from New York protested
against the knights of labor in their en-
deavors to make printers unions suhortii-
nate to them.
An attempt IL being made to abolish the
Office of chief organizer, which pays y ,5GOa
years 500 salary and 81 600 expenses
and The Incumbent of which recently pre-
scented bill of $50 for services in Cincn.
natl.
The convention adjourned sine die at 10
H. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

SALE OF "BRoMproN."-Capt. NJ. 3.
Rowe, of Fredericksburg, has purchased OF
Mrs. John G.. Lanethe beautiful "Brompton'
estate, known in history "a "Maryes
Heights" for IS 600 cash. The farm is just
west of Fredericksburg. above the memoir
able stonewall, and commands q fine view
OF that city and the Rappahannock Valley
Us far as the eve can reach. 1t was the
headquarters of General Robert E. Lee at
the Smelling of Fredericksburg on the 18th
of December, 1862, ana during the battle on
the 18th, when so many unsuccessful
charges were made by the federals, when
their ranks were moved down like grass
before the scythe. The Free Lance says {:
"From the portico of this historic building
Gen. Lee watched the raging battle and ter
rible carnage with that tender solicitude for
his men for which he was noted on all bal
tlefelds and which go endeared him to his
army"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
ANDRI-A-.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 10.

THE TRUTH of what is said in the GA
zETTE's Washington correspondence to-day
in reference to the communication between
this CITY aud Washington has long been
recognized. The ferry company does all 1t
can with the means at its comm md but its
boats run only during the day, and by them
it takes q passenger three-quarters o. an
hour to 90 from the wharf in this city 10
Pennsylvania avenue in Washington. The
railroad depot here is 30 far from the centre
of the city, aud the trains run at sucn une-
DUAL intervals, that travel by that route Is
announcement and troublesome. what 10
needed are hourly trains on the railroad I'M
iii midnight and the removal OF the
depot 10 more convenient point
That need supplied, many people de-
ing business in Washington would come
here to live, as the cost of living, leaving out
of view many other advantages, is cheaper
BIZ re- than there The railroad would neces-
salily profit by any such addition to the
population of the city. II has often been
said and never denied, that five hundred
people left Alexandria and moved to Wash
ington when the depot was moved from st.
Asaph street and the hourly trains suspend
ed. If that be SO, why wouldn't the resto'
ration of the old facilities not only bring
them back, but induce many others to come
with them Z? 1t is certain that the existing
lack of speedy and frequent communication
between Alexandria and Washington has
deferred many strangers from buying pro-
perty here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

PEOPLE WHO want liquor will have it, and
it is we'll known that it is easier to get whis'
kew than bread There is no place in
Maine where the law prohibiting the sale
of liquor is better enforced than Augusta
but, for all that, liquor is now publicly sold
on the most frequented part OF the principal
street in that city. The United States pro-
tects all persons importing liquors from for
eign countries from prosecution under any
State prohibitory law for selling such goods
in the original unbroken packages. A llq'
uor dealer in Augusta has availed himself
Of this protection, and having an agent I'D
Liverpool who sends him all kinds of liquors
in small packages, he sets the Maine law at
open defiance, and is doing thriving bus
mess. Laws against the use of liquor are,
FROM the nature of the case, as ineffective as
those against suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

GOVERNOR LEE, in his shot speech intro
ducing General Averill the famous ex,
Union cavalryman, the orator of the day, to
the crowd at a Confederate memorial occasion
in Staunton yesterday, complimented him
az gallant officer, whose warfare was up
on men and not upon helpless women and
children" That compliment was warmly
applauded No wonder General Sheridan
was deferred from making his proposed trip
up the Valley of Virginia by the recent
blast from General Rosaer's hugle horn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

AND so Mr.. w. Z. Chandler has at last
bsen nominated for U. S Senator by the
republican caucus of the New Hampshire
legislature, and will, of course, he elected
1t was this identical Mr.. Chandler, and not,
as is generally supposed, The late Zack
Chandler, whose hatred OF them literary
fellersn was so pronounced. who sent oil
that infamous dispatch to Mr.. Hayes, "You
have 1s5 votes and are elected and who
still nurses his hate against the South to
keep 1t warm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
The Pope,s Gift.

ROME, June 10.-The Pope's gift to Queen
Victoria on the.occasion of her jubilee con.
ssts of a mosaic reproduction of Raphaeps
fresco, representing an categorical figure of
poetry. The work was executed in the
Vatican. Mr.. SulIa will convey the gift to
England, and he will be accompanied by
Fathers Zalesco and Meri, two young
priests of the Ecclesiastical Academy whom
the Pope will, in honor of the occasion, ere.
attn iahOns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
cyclone.

SALIVA, Kan, June 10.-During the rain
storm Wednesday cyclone formed about
ten miles west of Salina and Travelled in q
northeasterly direction, destroying lhe
dwelling of John Johnston and several barns
and uprooted trees Johnston and his fam.
ly escaped injury by retreating to the cal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
Train pitched.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, June. lO.-The
tain leaving this city last night for Grand
Rapids on the Detroit, Lansing and North.
ern Railroad was ditched near Merrill, 20
miles west, the engine and baggage car be-
ing broken to fragments. Engineer Weld.
man, fireman Corbes and baggage man
Sanford were all injured. All the pasaen .
gers escaped with bruises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

A battle between three cats and eleven
rats in the stronghold of the latter "a hogs
head), resulted in the death OF two OF the
feines and the total disability of tho third.
The catastrophe occurred in store in
which one of the cats mndo her homo. She
discovered the rodents. bat was afraid to
attack them alone, and rallied her friends
about her with tho above disastrous results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

Dan Rice, the veteran clown, Snowman
and ex.temperance lecturer, was united IN
marriage Wednesday evening to Mrs. NJ. G.
Robinson, buxom widow, and a wealthy
Texan ranch owner Some two years ago,
when Dan was making lecturing tour of
Texas, he met and became infatuated with
Mrs. Robinson and his feelings were recip
rocated by the wealthy widow. Mrs. Rob-
inson had been widow for several years
and is one of the most intellectual women in
Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

A public analyst in London has called at
tention to the necessity for the consumers OF
timed foods to eat them the same day that
the tins are opened. The foods very rapid
ly begin to decompose, and form the poison
Gus products known as "ptomaines," espe-
cialIy in hot weather Ia one case brought
under his notice death followed very rapid
ly after the eating of somewhat stale sam
pie of timed lobster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

Oscar B. Farnum, of Boston, tired of life,
took a big dose of laudanum, tied his neck
tie tightly around his throat, hung himself
thereby to the chandelier, turned on the
gas, and tried to die. The necStie broke,
the poison didn't work, he was discovered
before the gas killed him, and at last &C
counts was alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

London has just completed another tun
mel under the Thames at cost Of el25..
600 and four months labor. IL is o mile in
length and is regarded as paying enter.
prise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
Sailed for New York.

FORT MONROE, Va, June 10.-The yacht
ATLANTA, with Mr.. Jay Gould on boari, sail
cd for New York at daylight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is
the debilitated woman's best restorative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

IN BBLs NEW HoMINY aud HoSIINY GRIf-
III just received by
noV23 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

NOFFEES-Mocha Java, Maricaibo; LaCiuayra
" and Rio Coifees, all prime for sale by
my31 j. c. MIL BURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

WHITE WASH BRUSHES, Garden Rakes,
w Hoes, Trowels, &c,-a full stock now at
mh24 j. +. CABIN 81 SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

EREsH BUTTER and EGGS constantly re
II ceived and for sale by
my31 &c. MLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
DRY GOODS.
ANOTHER BIG BARGAIN
Just received from the largest cash auction house
in Philadelphia

Beautiful Summer Dress Goods, new lyle;
French Dentells." Lace styles; light-wepht,
finest quality Zephyr Wool, exquisite light shales
al Black in handsome stripes and BrOcsdc
Plaids. These elegant Dress Goods are full forty
inches wide double the width of single width
Dress Goods; actual cash value Toe yard re-
duced to only 37lAc. Beautiful Satin Plaid White
Goods. finest quality, in stripes, plaids and lace
styles cash value 25c; reduced to 12lhc. Beau
tiful new style Dress Goods in plaids, stripes
checks and fancy styles cash value 25c yard ;
reduced price ~ yards for s.. Curtain Scrim
wide double width, choice style; usual price eve
rywherc II l1c reduced to SC. French Sattiues
choice styles, 25c.
Strictly cash customers are entitled to hand
some Bridal Quilt, worth 81 80, or pair of Satin
Damask Towels, immense size fine linen, worth
81, il they buy SO worth or over. Those who
buy S. worth or over will also receive handsome
present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

NEW RAISINs, NUTS, ORANGES, LEMONS,
IN &C., &c, just received by
nov3O &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

DRIED CORN, Dried Green Peas, B. F. Peas
~ Hominy and Beans for sale low by
feb16 J. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

+ ARGE CANS TOMATOES, Nantcoko brand,
IA for sale at 10c each by
mh25 J. G.. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

d ENFORCED BACK and FRONT SHIRTS at
LII soc a very cheap article Call aud SEQ them
my16 At AMOS p. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CUPERIoR sUGAR.CURED HAMS, mild cure
~ for sale by
uov23 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

nRINK MOXEY's NERVE FOOD
~ for sale by
apo HUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CHOICE FLORIDA and MEssINA ORANGES
" for sale low by
feb10 &c. MfLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

DoYS EXTRA SIZED HEAVY RIBBED
- HOSE, 9 and 81; 1916 at
nov6 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

DOTTED MEATS-Ham, Beef, Tongue, Turkey,
Il Chicken, Duck and Game.
hdg1O GEO McRURNEY & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

DUTTER-Cho fresh Virginia. New York
- and Creamery Butter just received by
APPS J. C. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

ELANNEL PICNIC SHIRTS, all sizes and col
l. ors from soc to So so, at
my16 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CANCY NEW VIRGINIA HONEY, in lib
j. packages, just received at
oct2O McBURNEY'S.